Franz Architects is excited to share the completion of the new headquarters for Horizon Plumbing in Arlington, Texas. This new facility features 11,808 square feet of office space and 6,432 square feet of storage/warehouse space, creating a 22,548-square-foot headquarters designed to support the com
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Franz Architects is excited to share the completion of the new headquarters for Horizon Plumbing in Arlington, Texas. This new facility features 11,808 square feet of office space and 6,432 square feet of storage/warehouse space, creating a 22,548-square-foot headquarters designed to support the com
Nominations close June 30, 2026 The Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that true
Quorum Architects, a commercial architecture and interior design firm, is pleased to welcome Shrutika Khamitkar as an Architectural Intern. Khamitkar will assist the firm’s dynamic Retail Design team, delivering projects for nationwide retailers.
Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has reeled in two more renewals for a newly renovated three-property portfolio in the Lower Great Southwest Industrial District. New leases and renewals now total 66,008 sf at the renovated industrial properties, Aero Business Center, Lonestar Business Park a
With Tarrant County’s largest Pride celebration canceled this year, Dr. Jeckyll’s Beer Lab co-workers wanted to host an event at their Pantego bar. Owner John Valentine was quick to give “Jecky Pride” his approval. Just 10 minutes away, Truth Vinyl owner and general manager Elizabeth “Pearl” LeBlanc
Challenge of Tarrant County has launched an effort encouraging World Cup fans to Play It Safe as enthusiasts from the area and around the world come together in North Texas to cheer on their teams. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to preventing substance misuse, has a two-pronged approach to preven
Yes. Barbecue restaurant owners are reporting that high beef prices are making it difficult for them to turn a profit on the classic menu item. Some restaurants have closed altogether. Russell Roegels, who owns a barbecue joint in Houston, told The Washington Post that the cost of brisket for his re
Without the drag queens, community vendors and rainbow displays typical of Arlington Pride each June, city officials and LGBTQ+ leaders expressed a mixture of uncertainty and cautious optimism for their evolving relationship. The annual festival usually marks Tarrant County’s largest, most public ce
The economic development and innovation group in charge of creating industry partnerships with Texas A&M-Fort Worth has a new leader. Cameron Cushman, former assistant vice president of innovation ecosystems at UNT Health Fort Worth, replaced Darryl Heath as executive director of the Fort Worth-Tarr
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wide to the right on a
Clad in wide-brimmed hats and neon vests, faith leaders and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at People’s Burial Park. Many lathered on sunscreen to protect against the sweltering June sun. Others compared cemetery maps and crowded under what shade was provided by tents and nearby trees. All shar
Nearly 100,000 people came to Arlington on Monday chasing the possibility of a historic moment. They came to the World Cup group-stage match donning sky blue and white-striped jerseys, with flags draped over their shoulders and Lionel Messi’s name stretched across their backs. They came to see Argen
A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper's oath requesting court-appointed
The modern adult desk has changed. Somewhere between the laptop, the coffee mug, and the plant that is technically still alive, there is often a tiny superhero, a cartoon character, or a plastic reminder of a show someone has watched more times than they would admit in public. Except now, they proba
While the world’s best players compete for soccer’s biggest prize, one young North Texan already knows what it’s like to win the biggest battle of all. Keegan Mayes, a soccer athlete and cancer survivor, is in remission after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. Through chemotherapy and
As World Cup excitement continues to build in North Texas, fans are lining up for everything from free collectible bracelets to official FIFA merchandise. At FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, one of the most popular attractions isn't a match or a display — it's a bracelet giveaway that has drawn long lin
Thinking about modifying your physical appearance is a major step that requires careful thought and planning. Many individuals look into different options to boost their self-esteem or address particular physical traits. Understanding the process can help you make a smart decision. Modern medical ad
The biggest sports tournament in the world is coming to the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be bigger than the Super Bowl, watched by billions of people from around the world. This time, it’s coming right to our doorstep. Nine matches are set to be played at Dallas Stadium, better k
A few days before Messi Monday, a North Texas family learned their World Cup tickets, purchased on a third-party platform, couldn’t be delivered. They asked NBC 5 for help. ‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’ Wearing Argentina’s away jersey, 15-year-old Cade Tolin headed to Dallas Stadium to see his favorite p
The Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard, CA, for training camp next month (July 28). They'll spend two weeks there before joining the Los Angeles Rams for joint practice on August 11; the New Orleans Saints will join the Cowboys in Oxnard for another joint practice the following week (Aug. 18). The Cowb
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. The company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles. Zoox says they've also worked with city officials on fir
The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft. NBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball. There'
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN. The Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected. Dusty May
Show personal to director For the second time in less than a year, Schele Williams is directing a show that will be onstage at Bass Hall. And while all directors become attached to their shows, this one affects Williams even more so. "This show is so special to my heart. My mom has Alzheimer's," Wil
Free banner program returns to honor local veterans for the third year and launches this year’s virtual Wall of Honor Fort Worth, Texas — Along Camp Bowie Blvd., history has a way of lingering in plain sight. It lives in the century-old storefronts, the red Thurber bricks, and in the very name of th
Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announcesthe promotion of Jeremy Rhoads to Regional Operations Manager – Texas and the transition of Bill Messto Regional Operations Manager – North & Central U.S., effective June 1, 2026. Bill Mess, who previously served as Regiona
Hot Diggity Dog: Man Bites Dog — 250 times – yet AGAIN! Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Coney Island this year, and a Fort Worth July 4 tradition continues, only with 10 bonus “dogs” to honor America’s 250th. Curly’s Frozen Custard will serve 250 free Natha
A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Comma
Rex Benson wanted something as big as Texas to draw attention to his sports bar, Rex’s Bar & Grill, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I told my team I basically wanted a soccer ball so large that NASA could see it from space,” he said. “I’m not quite sure I understood just how large a 25-foot soccer
League Commercial has been selected by Texas Wesleyan University to lead leasing efforts for multiple retail spaces along East Rosedale Street, helping bring more activity to a key corridor adjacent to the university. The more than 6,000 square feet of retail space includes properties at 3014 and 30
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Jacobia Solomon is helping people celebrate responsibly. A former 20-year corporate executive, Solomon launched her Mansfield-based SipSide Mocktails company in March.
Tarrant County College trustees approved about $24.3 million in contracts, renewals and purchases during their June 18 board meeting. The largest expense was a $9.3 million amendment for site utility relocation and long-lead materials for a new science building at the Northeast campus and backfill r
Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frustrating part is that
Texas Sky Ranger captured video of Team Argentina's bus heading to Dallas Stadium on Monday morning ahead of the match against Austria. Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium. The defendin
By Hiya Bhatte I am originally from Prosper, around an hour northeast, but have been calling Fort Worth home for nearly four years now. Moving here was never part of the plan until I made the decision to do my undergrad at TCU. When I first moved to town, settled into my on-campus dorm and saw the T
Terri Flow was working in Washington, D.C., five years ago when she relocated to Fort Worth to be close to family again. Having spent years volunteering for causes supporting the military, she checked into that possibility when she moved back to North Texas. Her contacts presented 14 choices, Flow s
Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, denied allegations Friday that he lobbies for a data center coalition, pushing back on claims that his position at a consulting firm poses a conflict of interest for the mayor as Fort Worth grapples with how to regulate data center development. A re
Fort Worth City Council members have raised about $7.5 million combined for their campaigns since 2021, drawing donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, law firms, unions and political groups for election and reelection efforts. About $2.1 million, or 28%, came from 16 donors. The Fort W
To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. The Keller ISD finance department presented an optimistic 2026-27 budget to school trustees at their June 11 meeting: a spending plan that would close a looming $12 million shortfa
The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a June 3 meeting on Webex to discuss the 60% design phase for Cunningham Road, a short stretch of roadway located in District 5 off Crowley Road. Improvements related to this project will run from the intersection of Crowley and Cunningh
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